Pharmacist

Torrance Memorial Medical Center•Torrance, CA

About The Position

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Refill Authorization & Medication Review (70%) Independently review and authorize medication refill requests for established patients Process refill requests received via phone, patient portal, EHR messages, and pharmacy faxes Conduct comprehensive medication reviews assessing appropriateness, safety, adherence patterns, and monitoring needs Verify medications against active medication lists and resolve discrepancies Ensure patients have appropriate follow-up appointments scheduled before authorizing long-term refills Review laboratory values and monitoring parameters for medication safety Coordinate with external pharmacies to resolve access barriers, insurance issues, and supply problems Identify drug therapy problems and recommend interventions to providers Document all refill decisions and clinical assessments in HER Program Development & Implementation (20%) Define scope of practice including medication classes, patient populations, and authorization criteria Develop inclusion/exclusion criteria for pharmacist-managed refills Create standardized workflows integrated with Cerner EHR system Build efficient processes for triaging, reviewing, and responding to refill requests Establish quality metrics and performance monitoring systems Develop policies, procedures, and clinical protocols for refill authorization Train clinic staff and providers on pharmacist-led refill workflows Clinical Collaboration & Patient Care (10%) Collaborate with providers on medication therapy optimization Escalate complex cases or medications outside scope to appropriate prescribers Communicate recommendations and interventions clearly to care teams Support medication adherence initiatives and patient education Assist with medication access programs and prior authorizations Participate in quality improvement projects related to medication management Coordinate care with population health and care management teams QUALIFICATIONS Required: PharmD from ACPE-accredited program Completion of PGY1 pharmacy residency Active California pharmacist license in good standing Strong clinical knowledge across multiple disease states and medication classes Excellent independent decision-making and clinical judgment Proficiency with EHR systems (Cerner strongly preferred) Strong understanding of medication access, insurance, and pharmacy operations Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Ability to work efficiently in high-volume environment Preferred: Board Certification in Ambulatory Care (BCACP) or Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APh) certification 3-5 years ambulatory care or primary care pharmacy experience Experience managing refill authorization programs

Requirements

PharmD from ACPE-accredited program
Completion of PGY1 pharmacy residency
Active California pharmacist license in good standing
Strong clinical knowledge across multiple disease states and medication classes
Excellent independent decision-making and clinical judgment
Proficiency with EHR systems (Cerner strongly preferred)
Strong understanding of medication access, insurance, and pharmacy operations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work efficiently in high-volume environment

Nice To Haves

Board Certification in Ambulatory Care (BCACP) or Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APh) certification
3-5 years ambulatory care or primary care pharmacy experience
Experience managing refill authorization programs

Responsibilities

Independently review and authorize medication refill requests for established patients
Process refill requests received via phone, patient portal, EHR messages, and pharmacy faxes
Conduct comprehensive medication reviews assessing appropriateness, safety, adherence patterns, and monitoring needs
Verify medications against active medication lists and resolve discrepancies
Ensure patients have appropriate follow-up appointments scheduled before authorizing long-term refills
Review laboratory values and monitoring parameters for medication safety
Coordinate with external pharmacies to resolve access barriers, insurance issues, and supply problems
Identify drug therapy problems and recommend interventions to providers
Document all refill decisions and clinical assessments in HER
Define scope of practice including medication classes, patient populations, and authorization criteria
Develop inclusion/exclusion criteria for pharmacist-managed refills
Create standardized workflows integrated with Cerner EHR system
Build efficient processes for triaging, reviewing, and responding to refill requests
Establish quality metrics and performance monitoring systems
Develop policies, procedures, and clinical protocols for refill authorization
Train clinic staff and providers on pharmacist-led refill workflows
Collaborate with providers on medication therapy optimization
Escalate complex cases or medications outside scope to appropriate prescribers
Communicate recommendations and interventions clearly to care teams
Support medication adherence initiatives and patient education
Assist with medication access programs and prior authorizations
Participate in quality improvement projects related to medication management
Coordinate care with population health and care management teams